The Little Issues E-newsletter #401 – Life, laughter, and many nice meals!

Welcome to the weekend, my mates! I’m writing to you this morning from Switzerland – no joke – and I’m fairly enthusiastic about it. We simply settled in at our Airbnb a few hours in the past and the view of Lake Geneva from our condo is beautiful.

I’m right here for Prix de Laussane and might hardly wait to see Rowan dance once more. (I’m additionally right here for alllll the chocolate and the cheese, but when Rowan asks, this week is all about him, ok?) If you happen to’re studying this and occur to be conversant in Switzerland, ship me your favourite must-try meals, fairly please!

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: With a flavorful rooster broth base and light-weight wisps of egg all through, basic Egg Drop Soup is an excellent, mild, and easy soup your complete household will request repeatedly. The primary time I made this soup, my children went loopy over it and devoured each single sip. They requested it once more the very subsequent day for lunch.

Flavorful artichokes and earthy spinach meld completely with zesty garlic and Parmesan cheese in a creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip so good, you won’t be able to cease dipping.

Tender chunks of savory rooster dance with crisp inexperienced beans in a sauce that’s the proper mix of savory and spice on this Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry.

With a wealthy, buttery dough that’s loaded with irresistible morsels of chocolate, these Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies nail each scrumptious element. And, bonus, they keep delicate and chewy for days.

Andes Mint Cookies are soft-baked chocolate cookies loaded with Andes Mint items and unfold with an additional layer of mint goodness. They’re wonderful straight from the oven.

Gooey chocolate chips and salty bits of toffee are wrapped up in these delicate Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies which might be simply begging to be dunked in your favourite milk.

Creamy vanilla ice cream is swirled with decadent fudge whereas tiny peanut butter cups dance in each spoonful of this do-it-yourself Moose Tracks Ice Cream.

What I’m CRAVING: Raclette! I can hardly wait to attempt genuine raclette whereas we’re right here in Switzerland. It’s going to be a scrumptious week. 

My FAVORITE THING this week is my Klean Kanteen insulated water bottle. I’ve been touring with this similar bottle for 7 years now and I nonetheless find it irresistible. It’s tiny sufficient to suit into nearly any bag, and it’ll hold ice water chilly for days – actually for days. I pack it empty and refill it usually.

What I’m READING: Woman of God by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. This was an fascinating learn and I loved it, however I’ll be sincere and admit that I struggled an excellent bit with the primary character. Was there any sort of disaster that she didn’t survive? As I mentioned, I did benefit from the ebook, however suspension of disbelief was a requirement for me to get by it. 

What I’m LISTENING to: Pour It Out Into The Night by The Revivalists. This has change into one among my favourite albums by The Revivalists. The extra I play it the extra I prefer it.

“Commit your method to the Lord; belief in him and he’ll do that.” Psalm 37:5 NIV

Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!

Mary